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    Originally posted by original PM View Post
    hmmm knew a guy who was a particle physicist - worked at Daresbury Labs in Cheshire - IQ of something ridiculous like 160+

    had no idea how to write a cheque

    not really sure whether this is relevant or not
    It seems that many exceptionally gifted people are unable to complete simple tasks like that. I once worked with a fellow who had gained a PhD in Fluid Dynamics and always wore slip on shoes because he couldn’t tie shoelaces. He had tried 9 times to get a driving license but kept failing, even though he had been checked for neurological problems and had the all clear. He couldn’t tie a tie. He even struggled to operate a microwave oven. He was, however, unfathomably intelligent and was capable of solving mathematical problems that nobody else in the building even dared approach. Despite any prejudices about ugly nerds, he looked quite normal and had a bloody corker of a wife.
    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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      Originally posted by original PM View Post
      hmmm knew a guy who was a particle physicist - worked at Daresbury Labs in Cheshire - IQ of something ridiculous like 160+

      had no idea how to write a cheque

      not really sure whether this is relevant or not
      I worked with a guy at a client in Cambridge, and during the lunch hour we were struggling with a clue in the crossword of his copy of the Times. (Two or three of us could rarely get more than a couple of them, or even a single one.)

      Hearing us, he said something like "Oh 3 across, 8 down, that's 'syzygy'" (or some equally obscure word).

      Only slightly less puzzled than before, something suddenly occurred to one of the others. "Um, how did you know?!".

      "Oh I do that crossword on the train every morning." He breezily replied.

      "Don't be daft" said the other guy "None of the clues are filled in, and anyway your journey only takes ten minutes".

      "Oh I do it in my head"...

      Intelligence like that is really irritating
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        Originally posted by Drewster View Post
        Its big enough that you don't find them in the shops that often... XL is always too small. I can squeeze into an XXL (sometimes found).
        I have the same problem, as a 10 year old playing cricket I had to wear an adult batting helmet, it dwarfed the rest of me!
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          Originally posted by sasguru View Post
          Yes you do need some intelligence to dig up a Sunday Times article from 3 days ago
          Nah, I'd call that patience or possibly perseverance. But I canny be arsed going to page 2 of the search results ...
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            Originally posted by original PM View Post
            hmmm knew a guy who was a particle physicist - worked at Daresbury Labs in Cheshire - IQ of something ridiculous like 160+

            had no idea how to write a cheque

            not really sure whether this is relevant or not
            wouldn't it be strange if Jesus had an IQ of 159 ? where in the bible does it say he was particularly brainy ?

            he would have to say 'ok mr particle physics smarty pants, what's next'


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              Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post
              Surely height is a more important factor governing intelligence than hat size? Isn't it a little known fact that tall people are far less unintelligent than less tall people?
              Spot on. less gravity at higher altitudes means the brainions can flow more easily, another pointer to why men are more intelligent than women and why the seven dwarfs were so easily outwitted



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                Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
                I worked with a guy at a client in Cambridge, and during the lunch hour we were struggling with a clue in the crossword of his copy of the Times. (Two or three of us could rarely get more than a couple of them, or even a single one.)

                Hearing us, he said something like "Oh 3 across, 8 down, that's 'syzygy'" (or some equally obscure word).

                Only slightly less puzzled than before, something suddenly occurred to one of the others. "Um, how did you know?!".

                "Oh I do that crossword on the train every morning." He breezily replied.

                "Don't be daft" said the other guy "None of the clues are filled in, and anyway your journey only takes ten minutes".

                "Oh I do it in my head"...

                Intelligence like that is really irritating
                My ex bosses dad wrote a book on playing blind fold chess. Apparently he could play several games at a time, without referencing a board and remember where the pieces were.

                His son, my ex boss, was a bit like that. He had an obscenely good memory - I don't think he'd ever been sent an email that he couldn't recall (And dig up if needed).

                Dunno if that's intelligent, but it was fvcking impressive.
                Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

                Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

                That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

                Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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                  Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
                  Spot on. less gravity at higher altitudes means the brainions can flow more easily, another pointer to why men are more intelligent than women and why the seven dwarfs were so easily outwitted



                  Mrs Tester’s 6 ft 1. Last weekend when we went out she wore high heels and was taller than me. That felt really weird.
                  And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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                    Originally posted by sasguru View Post
                    Not the sharpest tool are you?
                    S'because he's trying to find himself. Once he does we're all in for a shock.
                    Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

                    Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

                    That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

                    Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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                      Has anyone read the book "born on a blue day"?

                      About a savant who can say what he is doing.

                      Fascinating read.

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